LIVERPOOL striker Luis Suarez has issued an apology - via his Twitter account - to Branislav Ivanovic after appearing to bite the Chelsea defender during the 2-2 draw at Anfield.

LIVERPOOL striker Luis Suarez has issued an apology - via his Twitter account - to Branislav Ivanovic after appearing to bite the Chelsea defender during the 2-2 draw at Anfield.

The Uruguayan Tweeted: "I'm sad for what happened this afternoon, I apologize Ivanovic and all football world for my inexcusable behaviour. I'm so sorry about it!!

Suarez looks set to face a Football Association investigation into the incident, which saw the Uruguay international clash with the Chelsea centre-back in the penalty area before apparently sinking his teeth into his opponent’s arm.

Referee Kevin Friend did not see the incident but after numerous television replays highlighted it, the FA are almost certain to act.

But the incident has led to Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre cancelling a trip to Australia where he was due to fly tonight to promote a pre-season fixture.

Ayre will instead deal with Liverpool’s reaction to the incident and in contrast to previous controversies surrounding Suarez he has acted swiftly via his Twitter account.